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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, circa 1947
Date
1946 to 1948
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko. The sign has a picture of a smiling cowboy giving a thumbs up above the words: "Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, Television, Air Conditioned."
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Slide of the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge sign, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950
Date
1949 to 1951
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge, located in Elko. Depicted on the sign is a cowboy and the words: "Here It Is, The Friendly Ranch Inn, Restaurant, Bar, Casino."
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Slide of Wagner's Drive-Inn, Elko, Nevada, circa 1943
Date
1942 to 1944
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Wagner's Drive-Inn, located on Idaho Street between 8th Street and 9th Street in Elko. A woman is seen standing beside an entrance to the building that reminds customers of the inn's "no dogs" policy.
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Slide of Shorty's Club, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for Shorty's Club, located on Railroad Street in Elko. The neon sign depicts a small man wearing a blue hat standing beside the words: "Shorty's Club." A sign advertising the "First Federal Savings of Nevada" can be seen in the distance.
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Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Commercial Hotel, located at the corner of Idaho Street and 4th Street in Elko. Neon signs on top of the building advertise the Hotel and performances by The Brydells. A large white polar bear statue with the words "White King" is located above the entrance.
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Slide of the Red Lion Casino, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Red Lion Casino, located at the east end of Idaho Street in Elko, at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the building has a picture of a red lion beside the words: "Red Lion Casino."
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Slide of the Mona Lisa Brothel, Elko, Nevada, circa 1975
Date
1974 to 1976
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the Mona Lisa Brothel located in Elko, Nevada. The neon sign located beside the building reads: "Lisa; Open." A white trailer can be seen parked along the street.
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Slide of the El Neva Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the El Neva Motel, located on Idaho Street in Elko. The neon sign advertising the building reads: "Motel; El Neva, Lodging At Its Best, HBO; Vacancy." Signs for the Arctic Circle (Hamburgers) and the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge can be seen in the distance.
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Slide of Golden Rule Stores, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the Golden Rule Stores located in Elko, Nevada. The yellow neon sign placed above the building's entrance doors reads: "Golden Rule Stores and Reinhart Co." Colorful clothing sold at the store is showcased in the windows.
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Slide of Davin's Liquor Store, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of Davin's Liquor Store located in Elko, Nevada. The neon sign advertising the store reads: "Davin's Liquors Cocktails, Sporting Goods, Cafe; Slots." To the right of Davin's Liquor Store is Rose's Chapel of Love wedding chapel. The blue lettering on the chapel reads: "Rose's Chapel of Love Weddings; Town With A Heart: Heart of Nevada." A line of cars is parked along the street located in front of the buildings.
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